Beer: Reviews & Ratings

Reviews by RedDiamond:

Bit O' Beaver is a simple English-style mild ale or ordinary bitter, a style deserving of a tall imperial serving and one that sees only minimal production in the US. The beer is brewed to low carbonation yet still kicks up an eager head atop its orange-amber body. Its simple taste parameters center on good use of Fuggle hops with Marris Otter malts popping up like a slice of whole grain toast brushed with caramel.

For the low-key, no-frills, elbows-up session ale this aspires to be, it's not at all bad. Of course, it's neither an American pale ale nor an ESB. Make the misstep of comparing it to either of these and you'll overlook the merits of a style whose greatest asset is its amicable nuance. All of which is to say, that like all things British, it's rather dull. But it's dull in the good sense, if such a thing can penetrate American sensibilities. I for one, liked it. (889 characters)

More User Reviews:

3.18/5rDev n/alook: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

Tasted it at the brewery and liked it enough to buy a growler. Don't know why. Is it the growler? Would be the first time. I really don't think so. I must have just been caught up in the moment. Appearance good enough - off to a good start. Taste overly tart with nothing to redeem it later on. They put out some very good offerings at Foggy Noggin but this isn't one of them. (378 characters)

Poured into 10oz glass. Poured a very pleasant copper/bronze/amber color and poured very still, no head thus, no lacing.

The aroma was a very subdued malty grain, with just a bit of well balanced hops at the back. On the tongue, there were the additional tastes of tobacco and leather. At the back there was a certain tang that I couldn't identify.

The body was nicely full while being light and easy. Drinkability was also top-notch. This is truly a session beer, spend an afternoon or evening with this brew and you won't be punished later.

This was my first beer from Washington's newest Nanobrewery and I look forward to trying more of their brews. (655 characters)